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TOMAHAWK
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First Published in 1847
Volume 105, Number 1
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THE TOMAHAWK
Editor’s
Comments
An Educational Journal
© 2009 Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.
PUBLISHER:
Thomas R. Hinkley, Indiana ’84
After a long hiatus due to financial constraints, The Tomahawk of Alpha
Sigma Phi has once again reached your hands and brings you stories
and updates on the people and events that make ours America’s premier
fraternity. I hope you’ll spend some time with it and then take a moment
to write us with your comments and suggestions.
And I hope you’ll pay particular attention to the cover story on volunteers.
If undergraduates are the lifeblood of Alpha Sigma Phi, then our
volunteers are the heart that keeps all flowing.
There are many ways to volunteer with Alpha Sigma Phi — from Grand
Chapter Advisors to participating on Chapter Councils to Regional
Chartered Associations to facilitating at a Presidents’ Academy or
Burns Leadership Institute. To learn more about these opportunities
contact Denis Beaudoin, Director of Volunteer Initiatives, at Fraternity
Headquarters.
No matter what the role, no matter the commitment of time or treasure,
each of Alpha Sigma Phi’s volunteers makes a significant contribution to
the continuance (and evolution) of our Brotherhood. Undoubtedly, you
can recall an alumnus or other volunteer who had great impact on your
life as an undergraduate member, or like many of us, impact for the rest of
our lives.
One such volunteer was technically not a member at
all. But for many, Joanna Burns was the mom-spirit
of Alpha Sigma Phi. As wife of Executive Secretary
Emeritus Ralph F. Burns, Ohio Wesleyan ’32, Omega
’93, she attended many Fraternity events and
conferences from the 1950s to the 1970s and was often the first smiling
face an undergraduate met at the gathering’s registration desk.
And now that smile is shared in memory and from heart-to-heart as she
departed this earth last November at the age of 95.
To those of us who knew her, she was a warm and gracious person and
a wonderful complement to her dear Ralph. And her testament lives on
through the dedication to Alpha Sigma Phi of her sons Bruce (Ohio State
’63) and Jonathan (Member-at-Large ’84).
At the time of her passing, Jonathan, a member of the Grand Council,
rejoiced, “It is Sig Bust time at Omega Chapter tonight! Ralph, at long
last, is finally on his knees, again singing, ‘whose Alpha Sig girl are you?’
to his beloved Sweetheart.”
Thank you, Joanna. You will be missed.
EDITOR:
Jeffrey R. Hoffman, Member-at-Large ’76
ASSOCIATE EDITOR:
Jay Huling, The Hoffman Agency
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS:
Cara Augspurger, Educational Foundation
John Davis, The Hoffman Agency
Steve Latour, Central Michigan ’04
ART DIRECTOR:
Jessica Reilly, The Hoffman Agency
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The Tomahawk seeks to reflect the Vision and Purpose of
Alpha Sigma Phi by presenting news of active chapters
and affiliate organizations, individual members, and the
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doughnuts, Top Pot Doughnuts
is committed to doing things
the old fashioned way.
LIVESTRONG: Alpha Sigma
Phi’s new philanthropy raises
funds, advocates for research and
provides information that people
with cancer need to live strong.
Recruitment: A skill that can
be learned, practiced, and
perfected. Former Alpha Sigma
Phi staff members Matt Mattson
and Josh Orendi want to show all
membership organizations how.
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Mystic Circle 5 Foundation News 11 Alumni Profile 18
Fraternity Events 22
Chapter News 26 Omega 28
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The Volunteer Initiative: Our
Brotherhood is a lifelong experience,
and dedicated members are giving
of their time to help support our
undergraduate brothers.
The Producer: From helping
turn around his troubled chapter
to building a successful career in
Hollywood, Eric Wilkinson credits
the Fraternity for providing the
foundation of life skills that work.
Fraternity Announcements 19
Meet the Grand Council 30
Message from the
Grand Senior President
This issue of The Tomahawk is full of good
news about our Brotherhood and is an
example of the exemplary work being done
by our dedicated Fraternity staff. Knowing
this as you enjoy the pages that follow, it
may be easy to have the sense that the
Fraternity is in capable hands, headed in
the right direction and doesn’t really need
your help to fulfill its purpose. The latter
point could not be further from the truth.
Volunteers form the backbone of success
for Alpha Sigma Phi, and the need today is
greater than ever.
The Fraternity’s top priority is ensuring
that every undergraduate chapter has the
benefit of a Grand Chapter Advisor and a
team of alumni, parents and faculty (known
as a Chapter Council) to support their
efforts. Oftentimes our most successful
undergraduate chapters already have the
good fortune of alumni support. At the
same time alumni volunteers are finding
their lives extremely enriched for the
efforts. To truly become the “co-curricular
organization of choice” we need your
help to replicate this benefit for all of our
undergraduates across the country.
few minutes to exercise, yet alone volunteer for the Fraternity of our
bygone college days.
A brother recently quizzed me about this challenge asking why
I continue my service to the Old Gal, and how I have time to for
it. My answer to him came in two parts. First, I am able to make
time in large part due to the support of my family and in particular
the encouragement of my wife. The hardest part is when my
involvement requires time away from our children. Our belief and
hope is that setting an example for them through service to others
is worth the occasional absence.
Second, my experience in Alpha Sigma Phi as an undergraduate
was an immensely positive one and perhaps the most significant
formative experience during my college years. The Fraternity
provided me with lessons in values based leadership, sales,
business, and relationship building that are put to use nearly
every day of my life. This has proven to be so valuable it will be
impossible to fully repay the Brotherhood. At the same time,
perpetuating the opportunity for future college men to have similar
experiences is essential.
I hope you will join me in finding ways to make some of your time
available for Alpha Sigma Phi and help advance the cause of our
Brotherhood. Our Fraternity is making a positive impact on the lives
undergraduate men. We stand poised for great achievements in
the next few years with your help. Join in the noble effort “to Better
the Man.”
This call to action is not one made lightly or
without a full understanding of the sacrifice
requested. With the pace of life seeming
to hurdle ahead faster each day, finding
time to give can be a real challenge. As
we face increased demands at the office
due to current economic strain and devote
ourselves to family, we are lucky to find a
Richard Ritter, Toledo
’91, with his wife Stacy,
their daughter Anna, and
their triplet sons, Ethan,
Alexander, and Huston.
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Mystic
Circle
Fraternity
Chapter
Alumni
NEWS
On September 27, 2007, Tony
Robertson, Ohio State ’05, had
the honor of dotting the “I” during
the signature formation of the Ohio
State Marching Band’s performance
at halftime. This time honored
tradition, usually reserved for senior
sousaphone players, is considered
the greatest honor of the band.
Other honorary “I” dotters include:
Bob Hope, OSU President Novice
Fawcett, and Jack Nicklaus.
#2,000
Cory Mueller, Washington ’09, recently became
Mu Chapter’s 2,000 member. Mueller’s
academic achievements include a 4.0 GPA. He
says he feels honored and privileged and looks
forward to helping the Fraternity grow.
Producer Robert E. Relyea, UC-Los Angeles ’48, is a fifty-year
veteran of the movie industry and former Chairman of the California
Film Commission. His autobiography, Not So Quiet On The Set:
My Life In Movies During Hollywood’s Macho Era, was recently
published by iUniverse. The book provides a fascinating behindthe-scenes, first person look into Hollywood’s movie-making
landscape during the turbulent pre- and post-Kennedy years in
America. Brother Relyea recounts his
experiences working on the set with Elvis
Presley in “Jailhouse Rock,” John Wayne
in “The Alamo,” Steve McQueen in “Le
Mans,” and other legendary Hollywood
stars and films – from “West Side Story”
to “The Great Escape.” Picture Above:
Brother Relyea (seated) with John Wayne
and Richard Widmark. Picture Left:
Brother Relyea (right) next to Elvis Presley.
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Bowling Green: Alpha Sigma Phi was recognized
at the 1st Annual Greek Affairs National Awards
Recognition ceremony. This event publicly
recognized BGSU Greek chapters and individuals
who were recently honored with national
awards given by their national or international
organizations. • Meng-Hsiu ‘Tony’ Chan, Elmhurst
’06 runs for the Elmhurst College track team. His
focus for the team is placed on the 110m high
hurdles and the 400m low hurdles. • Patrick R.
DeMarle, Cornell ’08 is a diver for the Cornell
University Men’s Swimming and Diving Team. •
Greg Schmid, Otterbein ’07 competes on the
Otterbein College Equestrian Team against other
members of the Intercollegiate Horse Show
Association, Intercollegiate Dressage Association,
and the United States Eventing Association.
Mystic
Circle
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Study abroad is a way for individuals to immerse themselves
into other cultures. It has become an increasingly popular way
to visit far away places while learning the traditions and values
other countries instill in their citizens. 1. David Gross, Michigan
State ’05 at the Great Wall of China. 2. David Johnstone,
Ohio Wesleyan ’04 at the Great Wall of China. 3. Jack Sago,
Lindenwood ’04 in Nairobi, Kenya with the Masai Tribe.
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Darren Wells, Rio Grande ’05 plays for the Bay Area
Toros, a minor league baseball team based out of
the Galveston area. He was selected as the MVP
of the Continental Baseball League playing for the
Toros. • CH2M Hill, a global engineering company,
hired Ruben A. Robels, Oklahoma ’78 to head the
department of Polish Operations. Robes brings
25 years of experience within the industry, and he
states, “ I have immediately been impressed with
the technical talent base that exists in Poland, and
look forward to delivering world-class projects for
our clients.” • Eric Muth, Hartwick ’88, psychology
professor at Clemson University, received the
Humboldt Research Fellowship from the Alexander
van Humboldt-Stiftung Foundation. The Fellowship,
which consists of a fully funded yearlong study in
Germany, is recognized as a highly competitive
fellowship and is only awarded to researchers
who are internationally known for their academic
qualifications. Muth’s research while in Germany
will help determine the maladaptive components of
eating disorders in obese patients to determine if
patterns are perceptual or physiological.
Alumni of Plattsburgh State’s Delta Xi Chapter held a
memorial golf tournament in memory of brothers who
have passed on to the Omega Chapter. All profits
were donated to charities, and alumni were treated to
a traditional southern barbecue cookout.
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Mystic
Circle
Delta Chapter brothers and family gathered during Marietta’s Homecoming Weekend for fun and
reminiscing. According to Dean Haine, Marietta, ’59, the theme, Reliving Alpha Sigma Phi, made a
valuable impression on guests and created many lasting memories while renewing old friendships.
During the reunion, certificates were given to 50 and 25 year initiates, and the buzz around the party was
talk about a similar event in 2010 for Delta’s 150 year anniversary.” Pictured: Marietta College Board of
Trustees John Langel, Marietta ’67, William F. O’Grady, Marietta ’67 and Robert Hauser, Marietta ’68.
Forty-four players attended the 33rd annual Gamma Psi Alumni,
Grip-n-Sip Golf Outing at Northville Hills Golf Club near Detroit.
According to Robert Look, Lawrence Tech ’74, “The day got
off to a wet start with a soaking rain, but the weather cleared
later on in the morning, and the rest of the day had near perfect
weather conditions for golfing. The event was capped off by a
prime rib dinner in the main club house where members took
time to renew old acquaintances.”
Rio Grande, Ohio: Dan Liedtke, Rio Grande ’81 built a 90 by 50-foot concrete
basketball court to teach the fundamentals of basketball to children through sessions
over summer break. As a 23 year head coach at Fort Frye, Liedtke teaches boys and
girls of all ages the skills needed to become a dedicated player. “Sunset Court is a
true testament to my love of the game,” said Liedtke.
Dr. H. Karl Springob, American ’48 was recognized with the William Colon Memorial Community Service Award in March
2008 by the Carmel Council, Knights of Columbus. The recognition was presented for Dr. Springob’s long and diversified
voluntary services to community organizations and professional associations. Springob has served in key leadership roles
and on numerous committees; the most notable have been his almost 66 years with the Boy Scouts of America, 38 years
with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and his service on the Board of Trustees and President of his former prep school. •
Hosts Timothy Warvel, Central Michigan ’93, and his wife Miya held the 15th annual Warvel Weekend to kick off the new
year on January 3, 2009, in Dansville, MI. According to Brother Warvel, “True brotherhood was demonstrated at the
overnight event that was attended by more than 22 Delta Rho alumni brothers and family.” • Kenneth D. Gill, Jr., Marietta
’59 was honored by The Caron Treatment Centers in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, as the 2007 recipient of the Richard J.
Caron Award of Excellence. Ken worked in sales and marketing in the Reading area for IBM for 33 years. He joined the
Caron Board of Directors in 1977 and has been active with Caron since that time. His good friend, Bob Birkle, Marietta
’60 arranged for three other brothers, Paul Beck, Dean Haine, and Chick Savery (all Marietta ’59) and their spouses to get
together at the Award of Excellence Dinner held April 11, 2008.
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Alumni
Profile
doughnuts
Business is sweet for Top Pop Doughnuts. The gourmet shops offer old
fashioned, hand-shaped doughnuts – such as the Pink Feather Boa and
the Double Trouble – presented on silver platters and displayed in jewelry
store like cases.
This pairing of a vintage aesthetic with a gourmet spin on traditional coffee
and doughnuts is the brainchild of Mark and Michael Klebeck, Washington
’85, who along with co-owner Joel Radin, founded Top Pot in February
2002 out of a small brick storefront on north Capitol Hill in Seattle.
Years earlier, the Klebecks spied a vintage rustic (and rusty) neon sign
gleaming above a boarded-up Chinese restaurant called “Topspot.” They
bought the sign, and then left it idle in a backyard for four years. When the
sign was finally driven off to be restored, the center “S” fell off, leaving the
words “Top Pot” behind. The sign became Top Pot’s symbol of blending
the old with the new.
“Our vision was to create an oasis,” said Michael, “where patrons could
slow down and savor the nostalgia and taste of a secret 1920s doughnut
recipe in a gorgeous vintage environment.”
WHERE TO
FIND TOP POT
DOUGHNUTS
• 7,000 Starbucks nationwide
• 25+ Seattle area restaurants,
bakeries, and hotels
• Find out more online at
www.toppotdoughnuts.com
According to Brother Klebeck, Top Pot takes great pride in elevating the
humble doughnut to an art form. “We call our doughnuts ‘hand-forged’
because they’re made the old-fashioned way. As a result the unique
characteristics of each doughnut are preserved by our skilled bakers.”
Top Pot sells its most popular doughnuts at Starbucks – including its
signature apple fritter, an old-fashioned glazed doughnut, a chocolate
glazed old-fashioned doughnut, and a vanilla caramel doughnut.
“We feel so fortunate to have enjoyed such success with a business model
that is this much fun,” says Brother Klebeck. “We remain committed to
the simple ideals that brought us this far — quality, inclusiveness, and
integrity in every single thing we do.”
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LIVESTRONG
lpha Sigma Phi’s Position Statement on
Service and National Philanthropy reads
like a formal declaration of principles:
WHEREAS Alpha Sigma Phi is the Fraternity “to
Better the Man” and we strongly believe
that a brother cannot reach his full
potential as a human being without
being mindful of those less fortunate.
WHEREAS Among the more significant values
of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is a
strong sense of service, charity, and
philanthropy.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
That each chapter is charged with
living those values by regularly devoting
the Brotherhood’s time and energy
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in various charitable, service, and
philanthropic activities, and
BE IT RESOLVED
That in addition to, or in the absence
of an appropriate local charitable
organization, that the efforts of
chapters should be directed towards
the Fraternity’s National Philanthropy
in order to maximize its efforts and its
resulting impact on the charity, and so
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That the Lance Armstrong Foundation,
as a charitable organization
that provides support, practical
information and tools for cancer
sufferers, in addition to its work
in advocacy, public health, and
research, is affirmed as the National
Philanthropy of Alpha Sigma Phi.
LIVESTRONG
Rick Buss, UNC-Charlotte ’90, was one of the architects of Alpha
Sigma Phi’s involvement with LIVESTRONG – The Lance Armstrong
Foundation.
“Great care was taken as we reviewed our relationship with our
previous national philanthropy, Canine Companions for Independence,”
said Buss. “Although CCI is a very distinguished and respectable
organization, both sides did not experience a pro-active partnership.
CCI does not record annual donations and contributions from us, so
it was difficult to gauge participation. And due to the lack of name
recognition for CCI, it was difficult for chapters to create interest for
fundraising events.”
According to Justin LaRoche, UNC-Charlotte ’06, who served as an
undergraduate member of the committee, few chapters were in direct
contact with CCI. “We were seeing less and less involvement on a
national level,” said LaRoche. “However, several chapters were quite
committed to CCI. We knew we needed to find a way to expand our
national philanthropy efforts, while still maintaining a relationship with
CCI on the local level.”
After interviewing representatives from other organizations – including
St. Jude’s and Ronald McDonald House – Brother Buss says the choice
became clear.
“LIVESTRONG was our answer. This gives us the opportunity to be
involved with an organization that is not currently involved with any
other national fraternity. Plus, our chapters can maintain their individual
relationships with CCI. So it works on both levels.”
Delegates of the 2008 Grand Chapter in Louisville passed the
new Position Statement on Service and National Philanthropy by a
unanimous vote.
Brother LaRoche said undergraduates are already embracing
LIVESTRONG. “The brothers at Iowa State, Longwood University,
UC-Berkeley, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology have already
raised significant amounts of money. Other chapters are planning
events as well. Lance Armstrong’s story is very inspiring. He’s a hero to
many and an inspiration to those battling this frightening disease.”
Lance Armstrong was one of the world’s best cyclists, winning the
World Championships, the Tour Du Pont, and multiple Tour de France
stages. He seemed invincible – until he was diagnosed with testicular
cancer, which had spread to Lance’s abdomen, lungs, and brain.
“Lance refocused his competitive spirit to transform his status as
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You can show your support for
people battling cancer by wearing
a LIVESTRONG wristband. They’re
available at many sporting goods
stores or by visiting wearyellow.com.
cancer victim to cancer survivor,” said
LaRoche. “He underwent aggressive
treatment and beat the disease.”
During his treatment, before his
recovery, before he even knew his
own fate, Lance Armstrong founded
LIVESTRONG. His goal was to
offer himself as an advocate for
people living with cancer and to be
a world representative for the cancer
community.
“LIVESTRONG fights for the 28 million
people around the world living with
cancer today,” said Brother Buss.
“Almost everyone has someone in
their lives or knows someone who
has been impacted by this disease.
I’m proud that Alpha Sigma Phi has
partnered with LIVESTRONG to help
people live life after cancer. The
money we raise will help fund research,
raise awareness, offer hope, and give
survivors a chance to battle cancer
head on.”
You can help join the fight at
www.LIVESTRONG.org.
Foundation
I’ve often said that we’re preparing today’s generation for their place in
tomorrow’s world. I sincerely believe that is the case with Alpha
Sigma Phi.
I’m proud to be involved with an organization that provides our
undergraduates a safe environment in which they learn to become
men who positively impact their campuses and communities. Alumni
support is vital to this environment.
Gale Wilkerson,
Delta Tau Delta ’66
Whether you realize it or not, your undergraduate days were partially
funded by the gifts of generous donors who cared about your future,
even though they didn’t know you. The Alpha Sigma Phi Educational
Foundation brings together brothers from every era and chapter to
fund important programming that advances academic excellence and
leadership.
The Educational Foundation adopted a new mission statement in 2008.
The new mission statement was developed to stand the test of time
and is relevant to Alpha Sigma Phi. The Educational Foundation Board
of Directors believes the mission statement is the basis for the strategic
vision of the Foundation and the structure of the priorities for the Board.
The Alpha Sigma Phi Educational Foundation’s Mission is to Better the
Man through:
• Raising funds to support scholarship, leadership, and
educational programs of Alpha Sigma Phi.
• Investing assets wisely to provide for future scholarship,
leadership, and educational needs.
• Granting money to worthwhile scholarship, educational, and
leadership initiatives to benefit Alpha Sigma Phi brothers,
chapters, campuses, and communities.
We hope you stand with us in support of our Mission.
Fraternally,
L. Gale Wilkerson
President and CEO, Educational Foundation
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Foundation
“Give Back to Burns”
Encourages Phoenix Society Gifts
Brothers from chapters across the
country gave to the Alpha Sigma
Phi Educational Foundation in 2008
thorough the Phoenix Society. Several
chapters had outstanding participation
from undergraduate brothers, and
those chapters were recognized with
awards at the 50th Grand Chapter in
Louisville, Kentucky.
University of California Berkeley’s Nu
Chapter took the honors for the chapter
from a large Greek system. The Delta
Chi Chapter from Elmhurst College
received small Greek system honors
and took home a Phoenix Society
trophy and bragging rights for their
chapter’s 100 percent participation in
The Phoenix Society, with all Delta Chi
undergraduates giving at least $18.45
to the Alpha Sigma Phi Educational
Foundation. The Alpha Tau Chapter at
Steven’s Tech received an honorable
mention for the chapter’s 72 percent
participation.
Undergraduates raised several thousand dollars for the Educational
Foundation — dollars that go directly back to the programs that benefit
the undergraduates and future generations of Alpha Sigs.
Brother Chris Ingram, Akron ’07 served as the 2008 Phoenix Society
Chairman and was on the ground at both the Burns Institute and the
Presidents’ Academy of Leadership. “The brothers were inspiring each
other to give. They saw a brother making a donation and thought, ‘I can
do that, too.’ The act of giving our money during those events gave us
an opportunity to learn about what the Educational Foundation is, and
what they do to help each chapter,” said Brother Ingram.
First-time members of the Phoenix Society are recognized for their gifts
with a lapel pin and membership certificate. Incentives are available for
additional years’ gifts, as well. In Louisville, each chapter was charged
with selecting a chapter Phoenix Society Chairman to coordinate each
chapter’s efforts to raise support for the Alpha Sigma Phi Educational
Foundation in 2008-2009.
Phoenix Grand Chapter Award: Brian Thomas, UC-Berkeley ’06,
accepts the Phoenix Society trophy from National Phoenix Society
Chairman Chris Ingram, Akron ’07.
The Phoenix Society builds a
tradition of charitable giving among
undergraduates. Undergraduates
receive membership into the Phoenix
Society with an $18.45 gift to the
Educational Foundation.
More than 240 undergraduates
participated in 2008.
At the Ralph F. Burns Leadership
Institute, the Fraternity and Educational
Foundation teamed up to help “Give
Back to Burns,” using a competitive
model that was also used at the
Presidents’ Academy of Leadership.
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Board of
Directors
Brian Jump
Tom Brown
Gregory Eppler
Indiana ’77
Chairman
Indiana ’75
Treasurer
Purdue ’69
Director
John Anderson
Jonathan Burns
Ronald Fischer
Trine ’71
Director
Member-at-Large ’84
Director
Indiana ’69
Director
Peter Fuss
Ronald Graham, M.D.
Gregory Kroenke
Michigan ’54
Director
Oklahoma ’74
Secretary
Illinois ’91
Director
Kevin Garvey
John Kauffman
Chris Musbach
Westminster ’75
Chairman-elect
Purdue ’43
Director
Ohio Wesleyan ’02
Director
Stan Thurston
Iowa State ’66
Director
Steve Zizzo
Illinois ’84
Director
Alpha Sigma Phi Educational Foundation 2009 Board of Directors: Brian Jump, Indiana ’77, Chairman
of the Board of Directors, is pleased to announce that the Board elected three new directors to serve four year terms,
beginning in 2009. The new Board members are: Christopher J. Musbach, Ohio Wesleyan ’02, returning board member
and former Chairman Stan G. Thurston, Iowa State ’66, and Steven V. Zizzo, Illinois ’84.
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Foundation
Going GOLD
The Alpha Sigma Phi Educational Foundation launched the Graduates
of the Last Decade Program (GOLD) in 2007. This program is a special
giving society that seeks to obtain a five-year pledge from recent
graduates. Brothers make this commitment to help equip their fellow
Alpha Sigs with leadership and development opportunities that will sustain
the Fraternity throughout future generations.
We would like to thank the following brothers who have made a long-term
financial pledge through the GOLD Program.
GAMMA
Stephen G. Conlon, Massachusetts ’98
Matthew D. Nagler, Massachusetts ’97
EPSILON
William McVay Austin, Ohio Wesleyan ’03
Scott F. Gallagher, M.D., Ohio Wesleyan ’93
John R. Gwin, Ohio Wesleyan ’95
William C. Haffner, Ohio Wesleyan ’95
Jason R. Job, Ohio Wesleyan ’99
Matthew F. Kear, Ohio Wesleyan ’96
Bradley L. McCain, Ohio Wesleyan ’00
Christopher J. Musbach, Ohio Wesleyan ’02
Joey J. Oakley III, Ohio Wesleyan ’99
Karl F. T. Shrom, Ohio Wesleyan ’96
Adam M. Yates, Ohio Wesleyan ’95
Zeta
Gregory P. Ghirardi, Ohio State ’98
Christopher Blalock Harto, Ohio State ’01
Brian C. Saull, Ohio State ’04
Matthew D. Wallace, Ohio State ’01
Eta
Daniel W. Baltes, Illinois ’93
Erik C. Sachs, Illinois ’94
Theta
James A. Vanek, Michigan ’98
Adam D. Silver, Michigan ’98
Nu
Dante B. Alipio, UC-Berkeley ’93
Frank Yu Hane, UC-Berkeley ’01
Upsilon
J. Robert Russell, Penn State ’88
Phi
Andrew S. Cremer, Iowa State ’00
Chad W. Gillenwater, Iowa State ’97
Justin S. Goranson, Iowa State ’01
Psi
Andrew J. Colver, Oregon State ’98
James B. Hill, Oregon State ’86
Carl M. Hoefer, Oregon State ’00
Phillip E. Shaffer, Oregon State ’00
John C. Swanson, Oregon State ’00
Alpha Alpha
David S. Bateshansky, Oklahoma ’97
Aaron A. Moore, Oklahoma ’97
Alpha Zeta
Corey Carrillo, UC-Los Angeles ’86
Brian S. Lillie, UC-Los Angeles ’86
Alpha Theta
Dustin J. Rogge, Missouri ’88
Alpha Mu
Michael E. Kovach, Baldwin-Wallace ’87
Alpha Nu
Joseph B. Aguglia, Westminster ’98
Alpha Xi
Ferdinand B. Alido, IIT ’92
David J. Fenko, IIT ’01
Stuart C. Matthews, IIT ’01
Shawn D. Schiffner, IIT ’97
Alpha Omicron
Stephen M. Pettlon, Missouri Valley ’03
Hans Wright, Missouri Valley ’00
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Alpha Pi
H. Perry Hock, Purdue ’93
Dallas R. Montgomery, Purdue ’04
Justin I. Stricula, Purdue ’97
Robert M. Lane, Purdue ’05
Alpha Rho
Camell E. Nammour, NJIT ’90
Kevin A. Ruta, NJIT ’90
Alpha Tau
Peter B. Dewes, Stevens Tech. ’96
Philip S. Jou, Stevens Tech. ’04
Michael D. Krause, Stevens Tech. ’01
Lawrence J. Lapitan, Stevens Tech. ’04
Emad Miazad, Stevens Tech. ’91
Andrew R. Numa, Stevens Tech. ’04
Andrew P. Pellerano, Stevens Tech. ’03
Thomas J. Ritter Jr., Stevens Tech. ’04
Jason D. Travis, Stevens Tech. ’04
Hieu M. Trinh, Stevens Tech. ’03
John V. Yannone, Stevens Tech. ’86
Alpha Psi
Frederick B. Betts, Presbyterian ’84
Drew H. Casper, Presbyterian ’00
Hugh H. Coleman, Presbyterian ’99
Christopher D. Heiden, Presbyterian ’05
Berkeley A. King, Presbyterian ’95
Jeffrey P. Stevenson, Presbyterian ’84
Brandon R. Wilson, Presbyterian ’02
Beta Gamma
Edward C. Combs, Bethany ’96
Beta Delta
P. Andrew Hermansdorfer, Marshall ’89
Kevin M. Southall, Marshall ’96
Douglas E. Triplett, Marshall ’96
Michael C. Warren, Marshall ’94
Beta Zeta
S. Kent Harrill, NC State ’84
Beta Theta
Kevin E. Cahill, Rutgers ’90
Michael D. Hovermann, Rutgers ’93
Mark A. Mancini, Rutgers ’87
Lawrence J. Phillips, Rutgers ’89
Harris L. Rotman, Rutgers ’87
Beta Mu
Frank W. Todd, Wake Forest ’90
Stephen M. Stancil, Wake Forest ’03
Beta Xi
Geoffrey J. McDonald, Hartwick ’05
Foundation
Beta Omicron
John J. Crum, Trine ’97
Bronson J. Funke, Trine ’89
Corey B. Herr, Trine ’04
Gregory B. Mowry, Trine ’02
Beta Chi
Joseph P. Rembold, American ’03
Jason M. Yanussi, American ’94
Beta Psi
Daniel C. Nolan, RPI ’04
Jason N. Sznol, RPI ’03
Gamma Xi
Christopher B. Fish, Widener ’85
Delta Sigma
Kevin C. Twigger, Coastal Carolina ’97
Gamma Chi
Kenneth F. Calabrese, Indiana ’86
Jeffrey R. Fischer, Indiana ’92
Steve P. Haddad, Indiana ’89
Mark D. Herscovitz, Indiana ’91
David K. Leedy, Indiana ’86
Samuel M. Locke, Indiana ’02
Bryan D. Macer, Indiana ’02
Jacob P. Medlen, Indiana ’02
Nathanael F. Meyers, Indiana ’88
Michael R. Rosen, Indiana ’90
Jonathan L. Scaggs, Indiana ’02
Robert A. Woerner, Indiana ’92
Delta Phi
Thomas D. Coy, Grand Valley ’96
Jamie M. Grant, Grand Valley ’96
Barry A. Olson, Grand Valley ’97
Bryan K. Proctor, Grand Valley ’96
Nic J. Mansilla, Grand Valley ’02
Gamma Psi
David D. Iskra, Lawrence Tech. ’85
Delta Alpha
Robert D. Eichler, Loyola ’86
Delta Delta
Shawn M. Bulisco, Slippery Rock ’02
GOLD Member Matt Maurer, Bowling
Green ’03, seen here volunteering at
the Burns Leadership Institute.
Gamma Zeta
Matthew R. Bowles, Bowling Green ’01
Michael A. Finelli, Bowling Green ’03
Matthew S. Maurer, Bowling Green ’03
Joseph A. Miller, Bowling Green ’90
Kenneth M. Schafer, Bowling Green ’86
Gamma Theta
Andres Lavin, Miami ’03
James A. Lawson, Miami ’87
Michael D. Paolini, Miami ’86
Leonardo Ramos, Miami ’03
Alfonso Restrepo, Miami ’03
Ignacio C. Tejera, Miami ’00
Jonathan H. Wasserman, Miami ’93
Gamma Lambda
Todd S. Bailess, Barton ’95
Scott C. Cruikshank, Barton ’91
Andrew H. Edwards, Barton ’94
Zachary G. Fullerton, Barton ’99
Craig P. Stewart, Barton ’86
Gamma Pi
Jose A. Arias, Findlay ’93
Emory S. Winship VIII, Findlay ’04
Delta Epsilon
Keegan D. Chamberlain, Rio Grande ’98
Todd A. Reigle, Rio Grande ’88
Michael D. Schwaiger, Rio Grande ’96
Delta Zeta
Jonathon C. Crim, UNC-Charlotte ’99
Donald K. Green, UNC-Charlotte ’91
Michael W. Post, UNC-Charlotte ’01
Sean W. Toohey, UNC-Charlotte ’88
John M. Snelsire, UNC-Charlotte ’85
Delta Chi
Joseph R. Cullen, Elmhurst ’03
Charles T. Freitag, Elmhurst ’06
Alexander M. Kefaloukos, Elmhurst ’04
Richard A. Sasso, Elmhurst ’06
Epsilon Beta
Chad J. Matlick, Lindenwood ’97
Epsilon Delta
Jeffrey H. Schiz, Maryland ’03
Benjamin J. Willcher, Maryland ’00
David A. Yonenson, Maryland ’99
Epsilon Zeta
Shawn P. Smith, Penn State-Altoona ’99
Epsilon Eta
Thomas S. Elder, Salisbury ’04
Joshua L. Wick, Salisbury ’05
Epsilon Theta
Evan R. Derr, Otterbein ’02
Epsilon Kappa
David L. Preissman, Albright ’02
Delta Theta
Augusto P. Obleada, Radford ’91
Epsilon Lambda
Anthony M. Millard, Hartford ’03
Kenneth R. O’Hara, Hartford ’02
Delta Iota
Sean R. Murphy, Longwood ’96
Epsilon Mu
Scott A. Roden, Bentley ’03
Delta Mu
Thomas W. Stroffolino, William Paterson ’89
Epsilon Rho
Nicholas P. Gust, Appalachian State ’06
Delta Pi
Robert A. Moore, Delaware ’92
Non-members
Cara E. Augspurger, Alpha Delta Pi ’94
Delta Rho
Todd A. DiFiore, Central Michigan ’93
Gregory B. Gruley, Central Michigan ’98
Adam A. Miller, Central Michigan ’97
Rodney M. Rusk, Central Michigan ’93
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Alumni
The
Volunteer
Initiative
Undergraduates are the heart and soul of Alpha Sigma Phi.
“But our Brotherhood is much more than just a mere undergraduate
experience,” says Denis Beaudoin, Ohio Wesleyan ’01, Alpha Sigma
Phi’s Director of Volunteer Initiatives. “Without volunteer alumni support,
a chapter’s lifeline is severed. And experience shows us that the
unsupported chapter will die within five to seven years.”
However, Brother Beaudoin says there are at least six key priorities a
brother of Alpha Sigma Phi typically has upon graduation. These are:
1. Family
2. Career
3. Church
4. Community
5. Leisure
6. Fraternity
“And quite often number six is supplanted by other distractions,”
says Beaudoin. “Most men leave a chapter with all the intentions of
staying involved. But then reality sets in, life happens, and those good
intentions find themselves challenged by priorities not anticipated.”
Ask and You Shall Receive
Beaudoin believes in a straightforward approach to engaging more
alumni volunteers. He says he simply does the one thing so many
people forget to do:
“I ask.”
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Virginia Tech. Grand Chapter Advisor
Byron Hughes, Salisbury ’06, served as
the Faculty Advisor for the Salisbury
Chapter while on staff and was asked
to join the Fraternity in 2006.
And he’s quick to add: “I keep on
asking. I ask the guys at the chapter
to tell me who’s been hanging around,
who’s involved, who’s not. I pick up the
phone and give them a call, and I ask if
they’d be willing to serve the chapter in
a more formal capacity.”
Denis says many brothers don’t
realize how many ways they can get
involved with their chapter. “Often I’ll
hear someone say, ‘I live too far away.
My chapter is in another state.’ But
you can always be a volunteer simply
by using the phone. For example, a
chapter might need a financial advisor.
A brother with those skills can talk to
the chapter over the phone every week,
or every two weeks, to help them out in
that regard. There are no cookie-cutter
regulations on how to get involved. We
do what works, and every chapter is
unique. But it does take the right man
to make it work.”
Answering the Call
David Wojewodka, Akron ’07, is such a
man. He serves as the Grand Chapter
Advisor for the Epsilon Sigma Chapter.
Alumni
“I put a high priority in Alpha Sigma
Phi,” says Brother Wojewodka. “There
is a satisfaction in serving something
greater than yourself. My connection
with the guys goes beyond the chapter.
We impact so many lives because this
group of men is so dedicated to serving
their community.”
David points to several of their
members who volunteered for a
reforestation project in Southeastern
Ohio, planting several hundreds of trees
on reclaimed farmland. The Epsilon
Sigma Chapter also participates in
the annual “Relay for Life” activities,
the proceeds of which go to cancer
research. And Brother Wojewodka
says the members helped build more
than 200 bicycles for an organization
called Elves & More, who donate the
bikes to underprivileged children.
“You never know where your alumni
involvement will take you,” says David.
“Some groups need help with finances,
others with house repairs, recruiting,
and so on. When you can be involved
and see all the good it produces, it
makes it all worthwhile.”
A Way to Give Back
Many volunteers say they remember all
they gained from their undergraduate
experiences and want to make sure
they can help continue the legacy of the
chapter. Often, potential volunteers will
need to consider how much time (and
how much money) their involvement will
require.
However, Denis Beaudoin says there
are often more personal reasons for
getting involved.
“I know a lot of brothers who tell me
they can relate to my experiences. I
was a police officer for many years. And
Grand Chapter Advisor
John Lyon, Radford ’87 at the
2009 Presidents’ Academy of
Leadership in Indianapolis,
Indiana. Volunteers in attendance
discussed ways to coach and
mentor the chapters and colonies
they serve.
I also served as a fire fighter for several
years, too. When you are in those lines
of work, you literally ask other people
to put their lives into your hands. And
they ask you to put your life in theirs.
You storm into a burning building with a
group of strangers, and you are forever
bonded by that experience.”
Beaudoin continued to connect that
analogy to the Brotherhood. “We’ve all
had a similar set of unique experiences
as brothers. There is a connectedness
to it. There is nothing we won’t do for
each other. Because we care.”
And he finalizes his belief by reiterating
the point, “But you’ve got to ask.
Alumni have so many things going on
in their lives. They’re not necessarily
thinking about the Fraternity or aware
of what valuable role they can play.
To truly turn “alumni” into “alumni
volunteers” we simply need to ask –
and they will find a way.”
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Good Alumni
Relations Will:
• Illustrate the value of lifelong
membership in Alpha
Sigma Phi
• Develop a stronger sense of
history for the
undergraduate members
• Provide advice and
guidance to chapter leaders
• Assist the chapter in
obtaining more alumni
support and involvement
• Assist the chapter in utilizing
alumni resources
• Assist individual members
with career counseling
• Create new relationships
between undergraduate
chapter members and
alumni
• Supplement the chapter’s
recruitment program by
providing testimonials
• Provide a more
well-rounded chapter
experience for members
Alumni
Profile
THE COURAGE TO LEAD.
When Nate Williams, Westminster
’98, joined Alpha Sigma Phi, he
found himself involved with a chapter
that had recently landed itself on
disciplinary probation.
Nate Williams’
business is
one of Ohio’s
fastest growing
companies.
Morale was down. Motivation low.
And the ideals of our Brotherhood
were not manifesting themselves in
the lives of the men on campus.
“We had a decision to make,” recalls
Williams. “We could either transform
ourselves out of recovery mode, or
pack it all in. It was obvious to many
that the easy way was to quit.”
Williams and his fellow brothers
chose the hard way.
“We got organized, took inventory
of our resources, developed our
goals, and set out to reestablish our
reputation on campus and with our
Brotherhood.”
Williams, who served as President
his junior and senior years, says it
was quite the roller coaster ride.
“But it taught me a lot about strength
of character, commitment, and the
courage required to challenge our
personal comfort zones.”
Those lessons would come in handy
years later as Williams found himself
entrenched in the undisciplined world
of corporate America.
Brother Nate was working on the
sales team for Digital Storage, a unit
of Daisytek International. During
Williams’ time there, Daisytek went
from being a private company to a publicly traded company to a bankrupt
company. Though Digital Storage survived the bankruptcy, it was sold to
the Dexxon-Data Media Group.
Which is when things really got interesting for Williams. Dexxon wanted all
the retained employees of Digital Storage to sign non-compete contracts.
Another challenge. Another test of courage.
Williams refused and was fired on the spot. “It was a blow,” says Williams.
“But with every crises comes opportunity.”
Along with other former executives from Digital Media, Williams formed
Capital Media — a wholesale distributor of tape and optical media.
The gamble paid off. Capital Media now has 25 employees and raked in
more than $60 million in sales last year – earning the number four spot on
Business First newspaper’s list of Ohio’s fastest growing companies.
“Our goal was to find a strategic, wide array of products,” said Williams.
“It’s easy to say we’d like to be a $100 million company, but if customers
do not grow with us, we’re not very valuable. We continue to grow
because we continue to provide competitive pricing on the full range of
data storage media products.”
As Williams reflects on his current business, he harks back to his
undergraduate days with Alpha Sigma Phi. “Those lessons stick with
you. Lessons of leadership, challenges, and courage. I took those things
to heart. So when we say we provide added value to our customers at
Capital Media, it’s not just talk. We actually do it. That kind of integrity is a
value that lasts.”
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Fraternity
Announcements
Check Out
Our New
Website!
www.alphasigmaphi.org
We’ve streamlined the design to provide a cleaner look,
improved navigation, an enhanced internal search engine,
and a new events calendar. A substantial amount of new
content has also been added to the website, bringing
the total to more than 500 pages. The new homepage
lets the Fraternity and Foundation showcase events,
programs, and members who best represent our purpose
as an organization.
“The launch of this website should signal to our members
that the Fraternity and Foundation are actively taking steps
to make itself more relevant in lives of its members, and
that it will continue to look for opportunities to improve
its functionality and appeal,” said Steve Latour, Central
Michigan ’04, Vice President of Fraternity Services.
The website project was managed and designed by The
G.I.N. System of Gainesville, Florida, with the support of
representatives from both the Fraternity and Foundation.
The Fraternity has also partnered with The G.I.N. System
to offer custom designed websites for Fraternity chapters,
colonies, interest groups, and associations. These
local websites offer a look and feel consistent with the
Fraternity’s and also offer member management tools
that include a database, survey function, and calendar,
just to name a few. These reasonably priced websites
are integrated with our national website. Information and
pricing is available by contacting Fraternity Headquarters.
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Our new website is easier to
navigate and has more information
than ever before.
Alpha Sigma Phi
Searches for New CEO
Alpha Sigma Phi’s Grand Council has begun a
nationwide search for a new chief executive officer
of the Fraternity staff. The search committee is
comprised of Grand Marshal John Tilden, and Grand
Councilors Ed Lenane and Justin LaRoche and headed
by Jeffrey Hoffman, Grand Junior President.
The search was prompted by the departure of Owen
McCulloch, Oregon State ’86 as President and CEO
earlier this year. Tom Hinkley, Indiana ’84 and a past
CEO of Alpha Sigma Phi, is serving as interim CEO.
The position is based at our Carmel, Indiana
headquarters and is responsible for the day-to-day
operation of Alpha Sigma Phi and in fulfilling strategic
objectives as outlined by the Grand Council.
A letter of interest, resume and salary history may be
submitted for consideration via email no later than
April 8, 2009 to [email protected] or mail to Tom
Hinkley, JTJ Group, 18077 River Road, Suite 204,
Noblesville, Indiana 46062.
Recruitment
Recruitment
(
)
and
a Can of SPAM
By
Matthew G. Mattson, Grand Valley ’96
and Joshua A. Orendi, Bethany ’96
Why were you convinced Alpha Sigma Phi was right for you?
Can you name that one guy who got you to join? You probably can.
Most people don’t join organizations; people join people. Then they
work towards a mutual purpose that bonds them with the organization.
One of the biggest reasons most fraternities struggle to find members
is because they are focused on doing fraternity and hoping that the
organization itself will attract high quality men. The reality is that people
join people, and your members should try to be that one guy for as
many people as possible.
There are four competencies that can help Alpha Sigma Phi recruit
more quality members. These competencies form the acronym S.P.A.M.
Teach your members these competencies so they can be that one guy
for future members.
SKILLS
Many people lack the basic interpersonal skills it takes to be a great
recruiter. However, these skills are easily learned.
First, it’s important to understand that you can’t recruit anyone you
haven’t yet met. The skills we want to build are those that simply help
us turn strangers into people we know. Meeting people, knowing their
names and contact information, and having a friendly discussion with
them is 90% of recruiting.
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Josh Orendi makes a presentation
about the eight steps of fraternity
recruitment.
Recruitment
The key is to get to know each other
through normal, friendly activities. One
idea is to ask prospective members
to volunteer with your organization to
make a project or event successful.
Through this participation your chapter
can evaluate their values, and they can
evaluate the value of being a fraternity
man.
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE
If you don’t know your product, how
are you going to sell it to others? Make
sure you’ve prepared the following
three things:
1. Elevator Pitch: In 30 seconds,
can you answer this question with
confidence and authority: “So,
what’s your organization all about?”
Have a succinct, accurate,
passionate explanation of the
organization.
2. Benefits, Not Features: Be prepared
to share how the organization will
benefit potential members, to explain
how it will make his life better.
Matt Mattson and Josh Orendi both served as Directors of
Expansion for Alpha Sigma Phi.
specific, measurable, observable criteria as the basis for membership
selection. We seek men of character, and we strive for the ideals of
silence, charity, purity, honor, and patriotism. Having some form of
measurable selection criteria can make all the difference when it comes
to an organization’s quality. After all, the quality of the organization
depends on the quality of its members.
3. Quality Responses: Inevitably,
potential members for your
organization are going to have some
concerns about joining. The sales
technique of Feel/Felt/Found will
help answer these objections. Be
prepared to say “I know how you
feel, I felt the same way, but here’s
what I found…” and then provide a
quality response.
MOTIVATION
Organization leaders often ask, “How do I motivate my members to
recruit?” However, you can’t force people to do what they don’t want
to do.
AUDIENCE UNDERSTANDING
Most organizations think they
understand their market potential, but
often they just look at a sliver of their
potential membership pool. Yet, it is
just as important to maintain quality
standards. Alpha Sigma Phi has
The more time you spend trying to motivate members, the less time
you have to get out and recruit. Let the lazy members be. Your time is
better invested if you go out and recruit people who will be as motivated
as you are.
Work with your group to develop a big dream to shoot for. Once you’ve
identified your dream, ask yourselves what it will take to achieve that
dream. Once your members understand that successful recruitment
can lead to achieving a great dream that matters to them, they’ll get
motivated to involve others.
Good members become great stewards when they consistently
duplicate themselves with motivated members.
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Fraternity
Events
Grand Chapter 2008
Louisville, Kentucky
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
Grand Chapter 2008 Louisville, Kentucky 1. Delegates attending a general session of Grand Chapter.
2. Enjoying brotherhood: (l-r) Joshua Franke, Otterbein ’06, L. Gale Wilkerson, Foundation President, Chris
Daigneault, Bowling Green ’06, Terrence Thomas, Northern Michigan ’06. 3. Fun blowing bubbles at Grand
Chapter. 4. Grand Chapter Closing Banquet 5. Justin LaRoche, UNC-Charlotte ’06 receiving scholarship award
from Foundation Board Chairman, Brian Jump, Indiana ’77. 6. Black Lantern Procession 7. Undergraduates at the
Foundation’s Phoenix Society Reception. 8. Sons of the American Revolution Drum and Fife Corp.
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Fraternity
Events
2
1
3
5
7
09
Burns Institute
&
Presidents’ Academy
4
6
Presidents’ Academy 2009 & Burns Institute 2009 1. Ralph F. Burns Leadership Institute team building activity at
the Michigan session. 2. Presidents’ Academy of Leadership breakout session with the Grand Council, (l-r)
B. Daniel McSwain, UNC-Charlotte ’07, Grand Councilor Jonathan Burns, Member-at-Large ’84, and Tony Chan,
Elmhurst ’06. 3. Ralph F. Burns Leadership Institute — Michigan. 4. Presidents’ Academy of Leadership brothers
visiting Alpha Sigma Phi National Headquarters. 5. Volunteer participants at Presidents’ Academy of Leadership.
6. 110 undergraduate participants at Ralph F. Burns Leadership Institute — Michigan. 7. Virginia Tech HSP
Brandon Reider, Virgina Tech ’08 and Grand Chapter Advisor Byron Hughes, Salisbury ’06.
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Alumni
Profile
Eric D. Wilkinson with director Richard
Schenkman at the 2007 San Diego Comic Con.
The Producer.
Eric Wilkinson.
“Twenty years ago, during the pledge process, I learned more about
myself than you can possibly imagine,” says Eric Wilkinson, Stockton ’89.
“I learned how to accept responsibility; when to take charge and when to
follow; how to delegate, and how to get things done, right, and on time.”
According to Brother Wilkinson, that strong foundation of values and life
skills helped prepare him for fulfilling his life’s ambition – working in the
motion picture industry.
Eric is a producer of independent films. His first feature film, Jerome
Bixby’s The Man From Earth, made its theatrical premiere at the Historic
Hemet Theater in Hemet, California. Other engagements included the
Broadway Theater of Pitman, New Jersey, and Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film
Center.
WHERE TO FIND
JEROME BIXBY’S
THE MAN FROM
EARTH
• Wal-Mart
• Best Buy
• Amazon
• FYE
The movie is based on the last screenplay written by Jerome Bixby, the
acclaimed writer of the Academy Award winning film Fantastic Voyage.
Other Bixby credits include writing for the original “Star Trek” and “The
Twilight Zone” television series.
As a producer of the film, Wilkinson was involved in raising money,
marketing, and casting. “I can trace my early development of these skills
right back to my days as an undergraduate with Alpha Sigma Phi. We
raised money for charity, organized events, recruited new members,
and worked to build relationships with volunteers and alumni. I learned
to surround myself with good people to get things done. All of these
experiences are valuable. You build on every challenge and turn them into
opportunities.”
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Alumni
Profile
In this case, opportunity meant
making the film for less than
$200,000. Wilkinson’s efforts have
paid off. Jerome Bixby’s The Man
From Earth won the grand prize for
Best Screenplay and first place for
Best Feature at the Rhode Island
International Film Festival. It stars
Richard Rieble (“Office Space”), Tony
Todd (“Candyman”), William Katt (“The
Greatest American Hero”), and John
Billingsley (“Star Trek: Enterprise”).
The movie centers on a professor
who tells his colleagues that he is an
immortal who has migrated through
140 centuries of evolution and now
must move on.
Instead of firing off a cease and desist letter, Eric took the unorthodox
approach of sending thank you notes to the folks who had pirated the
movie.
“We set up a PayPal account for those who had viewed the movie
illegally to donate to the film. I knew there was no stopping the piracy,
so I figured, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. The users embraced us, and
I became the ‘producer who thanked pirates for stealing his movie.’ It
became news around the world, and Jerome Bixby’s The Man From
Earth became the most buzzed about movie on the net.”
According to Eric, the publicity has translated into sales. Jerome Bixby’s
The Man From Earth – selling well at Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Circuit City,
Virgin Megastore, FYE, J & R, Amazon and more.
Wilkinson is currently working on his next film project, Jessie’s Girl,
a teen comedy that takes place in the mid-1980s. Wilkinson calls it
Superbad meets The Wedding Singer.
Another challenge that Wilkinson turned
into opportunity was when a few days
before its release, a rogue copy of the
film found its way onto the Internet.
“When we jumped from number 11,235
on the IMDb “MOVIEmeter” to number
144, I knew something was going
on — because the movie hadn’t been
released yet,” said Eric. “The following
week we jumped to number six, and
the DVD still hadn’t been released.”
A scene from the movie: Richard
Riehle (Office Space) as “Gruber.”
Actor William Katt (Jerome Bixby’s The Man From Earth,
Greatest American Hero, Carrie) and Eric D. Wilkinson.
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Chapter
News
Bethany College: “The brothers of Beta Gamma
have begun working with the academic center on
campus to conduct study sessions for our members.
We’ve had a successful year donating time to
Kickball for Cancer events and have been building
a chapter council to be more active in day-to-day
affairs of chapter life.” Submitted by James Joseph
• Bowling Green State University: “The
Gamma Zeta Chapter was voted the best fraternity
on campus winning the Chapter Excellence Award at
BGSU. We won the highest average fraternity GPA for
2008 with a combined average of 2.97. We initiated
seven new brothers on January 30, 2009.” Submitted
by Christian Simey • Clemson University:
“The brothers of Epsilon Upsilon were successful
at helping AXO’s fundraiser for domestic violence
and started their first Relay for Life team. We are still
receiving good feedback from the Bone Marrow Drive
that we worked on with the football team, and our
spring rush was the biggest and most successful
ever with 12 pledges.” Submitted by Trey Robinson
• Illinois Institute of Technology: “The
brothers of Alpha Xi held a retreat in Wisconsin last
year to discuss the chapter’s direction. We initiated
seven members in 2008. We have volunteered
at the Chicago Food Depository, Howard Brown
Elephant Thrift store, and ran the Chicago Marathon
in philanthropic efforts this past year.” Submitted by
Christopher Lee • Iowa State: “The brothers of Phi
Chapter earned a 3.12 combined GPA; tying us in
second place out of 28 chapters at Iowa State. The
chapter continues to hold Merit Badge University,
where they bring local area Boy Scouts and work
with community members to teach them valuable
lessons to earn their merit badges. The proceeds
for this event are donated to the LIVESTRONG
foundation.” Submitted by Thomas Blake • New
Jersey Institute of Technology: “The
Alpha Rho Chapter raised $300 for LIVESTRONG
and $1000 for breast cancer research by hosting a
dinner with a sorority. Our other philanthropic events
included a Thanksgiving meal for the homeless and
raising money for Toys for Tots.” Submitted by Vikram
Dhabuleb • Ohio Wesleyan University: “The
Epsilon Chapter has started study tables throughout
the week and held a faculty scholarship dinner in
February. We continue to bring brothers together by
having dinner and movie nights, and by attending
soccer games to support Brother Ott, the starting
goalie. A Stromboli fundraiser and annual servant/
date auction raised proceeds that were donated to
CCI, and 11 new pledges will be initiated in March.”
Submitted by Aaron Soltis
Elmhurst College: “The Delta Chi Chapter has
started a new program for potential members to get
scholarships based on their achievements in overall
academics. We organized our first annual slip and slide
and raised $2,000 during our annual Powder-Puff game.
The chapter loves to stress unity, which is why we held
ethnic dinners using themes from brothers’ different
backgrounds.” Submitted by Josh Zung
Longwood University: “The Delta Iota Chapter’s
fall pledge class earned the second highest GPA
average of all fraternities at LU. We raised money for
LIVESTRONG through an event called “Big Smash”
where participants donated money to whack at an
old car. In recruitment efforts, we set up an “American
Gladiators” event to attract potential brothers to the
Fraternity, and participants ran the course based on the
classic TV show.” Submitted by Ali Jubran
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Chapter
News
Grand Valley State University: “The Delta
Phi Chapter is working on holding their semester
retreat and initiation at Fraternity Headquarters
this year. We planned our 14th annual bike trip
around Lake Michigan to raise money for CCI and
participated in a 30-hour famine at the clock tower,
raising money for God’s Kitchen. Recruitment has
been exceptional for the chapter this year with 17
new members in the fall and 11 new members in
the winter — bringing the chapter from 16 active
members to 44.” Submitted by Joe Ruffino
Trine: “The brothers of Beta
Omicrom Chapter presented
Ben Bernith and Aaron Blackwell
with Sig Cup scholarships.
We volunteer through highway
cleanup, helping host school
activities, Relay for Life, and
the Diabetes Walk. The chapter
plans to engage alumni this
spring with the Spring Frolic
and Black and White events.”
Submitted by Alex Zembak
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Rutgers University: “Brothers come together for
weekly events that include: dinners, camping trips,
sporting events, and band nights. We participate in
blood drives, dance marathons, and other assorted
events sponsored by Greeks. Our recruitment efforts
consist of poker and game nights to attract others to
the chapter.” Submitted by Brad Pironciak • Slippery
Rock University: “The Delta Delta Chapter raised
their overall GPA to a 2.73, which puts us in second for
all fraternities on campus. We completed 267 hours of
community service during the fall semester through the
Special Olympics and homeless awareness. Four men
joined the Brotherhood during fall semester, and a gold
outing has been planned for April. We will conduct a black
lantern processional that will take place in May.” Submitted
by Jeremiah Rosser • UC-Berkeley: “The Nu Chapter
holds study nights on school nights, and scholarships
are given to the top ten performers. We raised $1,000 for
LIVESTRONG and participated in the Berkeley Project,
a campus-wide event of community service to collect
old clothes. We will host Black and White alumni picnic
this spring, and we enjoy tailgating with alumni during
home football games.” Submitted by Carl Swanson •
University of FindlAy: “The Gamma Pi Chapter
pushed their philanthropic efforts with 163 community
service hours in Fall 2008. Brothers volunteered for
Red Cross to help families affected from fire in Findlay,
Ohio, and we are planning a large event for April 7,
2009, to benefit housing.” Submitted by Tim Erickson •
University of Miami: “The Gamma Theta Chapter
ranked highest overall GPA scoring 3.62, and has created
a tutoring system utilizing the academic skill of brothers
to help fellow Alpha Sigs. The Kick for Nick Soccer
Tournament was a success that gathered donations
from several campus fraternities and sororities including
a donation of soccer balls from UM President on behalf
of the university. We will sponsor another tournament
in the spring to benefit children in Iraq. We recruited 11
pledges for spring semester through Miami Heat games,
BBQs, kickball, and a brother coached hockey game.
The chapter will hold the annual Sig Bust this year,
and received the Honor of the Obedian Torch from the
Society of San Sebastian for our efforts with Kick for Nick
2008.” Submitted by Robert Gurraci • University of
Washington: “The Mu Chapter currently holds the
8th place in the Greek system ranking in at a 3.28 GPA,
with 20 brothers scoring higher than a 3.5 last semester.
Several excellent brotherhoods were conducted last
semester including broomball, going to a James Bond
screening, and a Super Bowl viewing. The brothers have
raised more than $3,000 by helping election-polling places
for the Kevin Macdonald Fund, and we have started a
scholarship fund in his name through the UW educational
foundation. We initiated 20 pledges in January to bring the
total count to 78.” Submitted by Alex Bradley
Omega
Chapter
Upon death, a brother of Alpha
Sigma Phi becomes a member of
the Omega Chapter and will forever
be honored for his contributions to
his family, his community, and this
Fraternity. Upon entering Omega,
a brother’s membership badge is
bequeathed to the National Fraternity
for safekeeping. Please send
deceased notices and bequeathed
Membership Badges to 710 Adams
St., Carmel, IN 46032.
Davis & Elkins, Gamma Delta
Dennis J. Hisko ’61
Edward J. Praul ’54
Francis E. Haselberger ’51
George E. Conover ’55
Henno Keskkula ’49
James H. Harris ’57
Jess S. Barber ’52
Leonard A. Morley ’54
Louis P. Digiovanni ’49
Myron F. Peabody ’70
Richard L. Thomas ’49
Robert J. Westbye ’53
Russell Burns ’49
Thomas Miller ’52
Detroit Tech., Gamma Sigma
Harvey H. Miley ’66
American, Beta Chi
Gary L. Braithwaite ’74
Joseph Jeffrey ’51
East Carolina, Delta Eta
Kevin M. Schwertner ’94
Arizona, Gamma Iota
William G. Mateka ’59
Francis Marion, Delta Kappa
David L. Welch ’82
Baldwin-Wallace, Alpha Mu
Richard D. Gunner ’54
Franklin & Marshall, Beta Pi I
LeRoy C. Brumbaugh ’36
Barton, Gamma Lambda
Don E. Lee ’58
Warren R. Tait ’58
Hartwick, Beta Xi
James F. Van Valkenburg ’46
Raymond V. Beecher ’35
Bethany, Beta Gamma
Albert E. Hemstreet ’43
James L. Finley ’43
IIT, Alpha Xi
Benjamin J. Collen ’07
Carl H. Johnson ’42
Harold R. Marsh ’53
James J. McCahon ’75
John A. Cordes ’49
Michael T. DeFazio ’54
Robert A. Oldenburg ’42
Robert T. Paulsen ’43
Vadney C. Bledsoe ’62
Bowling Green, Gamma Zeta
Dimitri G. Demetral ’50
Bridgeport, Theta Sigma
Andrew J. Demotses ’70
Buffalo, Gamma Epsilon
Neil A. Smeaton ’54
Carnegie Mellon, Alpha Gamma
Charles G. Frost ’35
Carthage, Gamma Beta
Arthur D. Cox ’42
Central Michigan, Delta Rho
Andrew J. Hartwick ’00
Thomas D. Fulcher ’00
Clemson, Epsilon Upsilon
Zachary A. Juszkiewicz ’08
Colorado, Pi
Alfred Lenzotti ’36
Earl F. Harter ’38
Everett K. Carpenter ’33
Franklyn S. Stahl ’32
Jesse H. Zabriskie ’30
Robert L. Howsam ’38
Illinois, Eta
Edwin H. Foreman ’38
Eric H. Plummer ’90
K. Slade Austin ’38
Richard H. Jakowsky ’70
Robert A. Sproat ’49
Wendell Tozer ’46
Indiana, Gamma Chi
Richard D. Avers ’68
Marietta, Delta
A. Donald Pitts ’58
Charles W. Blessed ’42
James M. Littler ’60
John D. Paton ’56
Richard W. Boggs ’59
Ronald L. Shimer ’48
Marshall, Beta Delta
Maxie R. Campbell ’46
Massachusetts, Gamma
Dennis A. Frey ’63
Roger S. Taft ’27
Michigan, Theta
David C. Colony ’43
David F. Ulmer ’47
Dennis A. Kruse ’66
Jeffrey E. Crouse ’81
L. Donald Weston ’47
William F. Harris ’87
Michigan State, Gamma Kappa
Donald W. Sawyer ’56
Middlebury, Alpha Delta
Elliot A. Baines ’40
John Middlebrook ’41
Minnesota, Rho
Glendon L. Minor ’22
Missouri, Alpha Theta
Charles A. Zurfluh ’83
Eugene Browning ’38
Frank H. Bruner ’34
Missouri Valley, Alpha Omicron
Vernon E. Walden ’47
Mount Union, Beta Alpha
William B. Fortune ’34
NC State, Beta Zeta
J. Arthur Boykin ’35
Nebraska, Xi
Walter C. Larson ’32
NJIT, Alpha Rho
Philip C. Kennedy ’42
Ohio Northern, Gamma Alpha
Lee R. Henning ’48
Paul D. Crosby ’48
Iowa State, Phi
Mason Varley ’54
Kentucky, Sigma
Raymond W. Schlachter ’38
Lawrence Tech., Gamma Psi
Theodore Milek ’48
Lehigh, Beta Epsilon
John J. MacDonald ’49
Robert W. Mountsier ’43
Cornell, Iota
Edward A. Capra ’58
William B. Douglass ’17
Dartmouth, Alpha Eta
Neal W. Richmond ’31
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Ohio State, Zeta
Donald R. Brooks ’41
Edgar C. Steeves ’28
Horace L. McLean ’50
James D. Chessrown ’27
Ralph R. Bayer ’31
Ohio Wesleyan, Epsilon
Byron P. Allen ’22
Jean V. Stone ’42
Paul B. Frank ’39
Philip M. Thawley ’04
R. Thornton Beeghly ’31
Omega
Chapter
Oklahoma, Alpha Alpha
Bill Ellzey ’54
Francis B. Mills ’35
Richard C. Alden ’50
Oregon State, Psi
Allan J. Polachowski ’66
David L. Massee ’52
Edward C. Lewis ’30
Edward L. Hurd ’41
John R. Warner ’37
Michael L. Rach ’69
Robert L. Ottoman ’37
Thomas W. Barber ’41
Penn, Omicron
John J. Reese ’50
John P. Woodward ’29
Penn State, Upsilon
Frank J. Dawson ’22
Samuel R. Maloof ’47
William J. Weiser ’42
William N. Richards ’50
Polytechnic, Alpha Upsilon
John W. Hughes ’45
Presbyterian, Alpha Psi
Robert C. Adair ’70
Purdue, Alpha Pi
Gavin A. Montgomery ’06
Joseph E. Shigley ’44
Robert J. Hallett ’64
Rio Grande, Delta Epsilon
Douglas C. Walters ’76
Frank D. Fitch ’79
RPI, Beta Psi
Jack R. Lippert ’63
Rutgers, Beta Theta
George P. Conlon ’38
William A. Bjornsen ’50
Sacramento State, Gamma Nu
Ronald L. Wudel ’60
St. John’s, Beta Lambda
Francis Williams ’39
Stanford, Tau
Edward B. Cornell ’36
Mark E. Zenner ’66
Niels Schultz ’35
Robert L. Belzer ’42
Stevens Tech., Alpha Tau
Edward J. Israel ’39
Herbert A. Cumming ’39
John P. Gagliardi ’68
Julian A. Foehl ’37
Robert Cheung ’01
Toledo, Beta Rho
Calvin Deiners ’43
Clarence E. Merritt ’41
Trine, Beta Omicron
B. Dustin Girton ’36
Eugene Robbins ’58
George L. Clarke ’37
Gilbert H. Gabel ’38
James S. Crowl ’44
Pete G. Todoroff ’46
Stuart B. Barnard ’39
Wayne State, Beta Tau
A. Donald Berg ’43
Alwin L. Bryant ’50
Hugh W. Harrison ’50
West Virginia, Alpha Kappa
Mitchell M. Mickel ’47
Tufts, Beta Iota
Camille R. Berube ’48
Fred T. Lyons ’48
John R. Beaver ’49
John R. Moore ’47
Walter H. Brent ’49
Tulane, Gamma Omicron
Alan D. Laff ’68
Roger Kreutz ’72
Timothy C. Frech ’70
Westminster, Alpha Nu
Everett Smith ’43
Hugh L. Allen ’39
James H. Schofield ’70
James R. Christofferson ’52
John C. Pollock ’44
Justin J. Falgione ’84
Robert D. Lake ’39
Thurston G. Girvin ’67
William A. Proudfit ’39
William R. Fulton ’39
Widener, Gamma Xi
Fitz E. Dixon ’73
Robert B. Thomson ’83
UC-Berkeley, Nu
Howard R. Cuyler ’36
Jay A. Lensch ’64
Lowell E. Garrison ’51
UC-Los Angeles, Alpha Zeta
Blake H. Field ’26
Charles M. Cobb ’42
Herbert H. Kaufman ’45
Jimmie G. Mar ’68
Robert J. Benoit ’49
W.V.W.C., Beta Nu
Harry A. Little ’48
William W. Simpson ’41
Wagner, Alpha Sigma
John H. Berglund ’32
Rosario R. Barchitta ’62
Walter J. Sawicki ’54
Wake Forest, Beta Mu
Barry L. Davison ’58
Benjamin K. Ball ’75
Charles G. Young ’44
Donald L. Hensley ’67
Frank C. Ausband ’45
George E. Clayton ’55
James E. Cross ’40
James M. Banister ’38
John H. Gauldin ’46
Lawrence O. Weaver ’41
Leonard C. Small ’51
Linney R. White ’42
Ray E. Burns ’43
Richard W. Wedel ’46
W. Dwight Harrell ’44
William H. Powell ’46
Yale, Alpha
C. A. Howard ’33
David M. Gerber ’38
Douglas Midwood ’41
Edward C. Whitcraft ’33
Herman W. Liebert ’32
Hugh Gregg ’36
James F. Johnson ’37
John D. Canale ’37
John P. Gatsos ’42
John S. Gifford ’33
Joseph O. Kostner ’42
Morgan Adams ’34
Paul A. Banker ’40
Robert L. Goodale ’30
Welles Eddy ’37
William C. Mennel ’37
Non-Members
Joanna Burns
The preceding list represents
brothers who we learned
have entered Omega Chapter
since January 1, 2008. Alpha
Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.,
does not assume responsibility
for the accuracy of Omega
listings. Information from
various sources is printed
as it is reported to Fraternity
Headquarters for recordkeeping purposes. Ongoing
efforts to locate brothers
without mailable addresses
often reveal names of those
who have entered Omega.
Therefore, some listings are
of brothers who have been
deceased for some time, but
are included for informational
purposes and in tribute.
Kornegay Enters Omega Chapter
The Fraternity’s 1998 Distinguished Merit Award
Recipient and 2000 recipient of the Delta Beta Xi Award,
Horace Robinson Kornegay, Wake Forest ’52, entered
Omega Chapter on January 21, 2009. He was 84.
He served in the United States Army, One Hundredth
Infantry, from December 14, 1942, to February 1, 1946,
with service in the European Theater. He was a recipient
of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Combat Infantry
Badge.
Washington, Mu
Clifford A. Smith ’43
Dan W. McKinnon ’50
Donald C. Ridenour ’52
Frank E. Walton ’47
Frank F. English ’40
Fred H. Race ’43
Robert E. Chevalier ’42
Robert L. Matson ’41
Robert L. Morgan ’58
Kevin D. MacDonald ’07
Kornegay was elected District Solicitor for the twelfth
district of North Carolina in 1954 and again in 1958.
He was elected to the Eighty-seventh and to the three
succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1961-January 3,
1969) and served as a delegate to the 1964 Democratic
National Convention. He joined the Educational
Foundation as a board member in 1996 and served
until 2004.
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Grand Council
Richard T. Ritter
Richard G. Buss
John W. Tilden
Toledo ’91 & Ohio Wesleyan ’93
Grand Senior President (2008 - )
Grand Junior President (2006 - 2008)
Grand Marshal (2004 - 2006)
UNC-Charlotte ’90
Grand Treasurer (2008 - )
Grand Councilor (2006 - 2008)
Binghamton ’93
Grand Marshal (2008 - )
Grand Secretary (2006 - 2008)
Grand Councilor (2004 - 2006)
Jeffrey R. Hoffman
Joseph R. Zimmerman
Jonathan K. Burns
Member-at-Large ’76
Grand Junior President (2008 - )
Grand Treasurer (2004 - 2008)
Grand Councilor (2002 - 2004)
Bowling Green ’77
Grand Secretary (2008 - )
Grand Councilor (2006 - 2008)
Member-at-Large ’84
Grand Councilor (2006 - )
Grand Secretary (2004 - 2006)
Grand Councilor (2002 - 2004)
Edward W. Lenane
Dane C.T. Leasure
Plattsburgh ’88
Grand Councilor (2008 - )
Akron ’07
Grand Councilor (2007 - )
Bernard D. Schulz
Justin LaRoche
Brian K. Thomas
Radford ’89
Grand Councilor (2008 - )
Grand Marshal (2006 - 2008)
UNC-Charlotte ’06
Grand Councilor (2007 - )
UC-Berkeley ’06
Grand Councilor (2008 - )
Bryan K. Proctor
Hon. Robert W. Kutz
Grand Valley ’96
General Counsel (2007 - )
UC-Berkeley ’67
Grand Historian (1982 - )
About the Grand Council: For more than one hundred years a group of men called the Grand Council have
convened to conduct the Fraternity’s business in-between Grand Chapter (the Fraternity’s biennial business meeting).
These men set the vision that will be carried out by Fraternity Staff, undergraduates, and volunteers. These members of
the Grand Council will serve from August 2008 - August 2010.
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